Computing

Acting Head of Arts Faculty/Team Leader Computing:

Mr Tony Knowles

Teacher of Computing:

Mrs Helen Williams

Computer Science is an exciting new discipline at Bishop Luffa School and we have designed a curriculum to meet the needs of 21st century pupils. We aim to develop the pupil’s logical thinking, problem solving and computational thinking skills by combining three major areas of study. First, at the heart, is computer science, which covers all the basic theory of how computers work and how we can use them. Second is information technology; this integrates the use of popular software such as Microsoft office and many others. Third, is digital literacy, which includes e-safety and the responsible use of computers and the Internet.

Pupils are regularly assessed during lessons and at the end of topics to monitor progress. Pupils are also expected to monitor their own progress and set themselves personal targets to help their learning. Each pupil has a school target ‘step’, which they are working towards.

Year 8

Pupils develop their skills further this year in many of the 6 areas of assessment as we dig deeper into the theory and programming elements of computer science. KODU Xbox style game creation is a popular topic – with a competition, run by Microsoft that pupils can enter. This year, 2015, we have one team in the final, which cumulates in a visit to the Microsoft campus.